"Rivals Update 9 Adds Gunblade, Bridge Map; Ranked Mode Coming Soon"

The first-person shooter PvP Roblox experience, Rivals, has just rolled out Update 9, introducing the innovative Gunblade weapon and the new Bridge map to its ever-growing arsenal of content. Developer Nosniy Games has shared detailed patch notes for this update, which, while shorter than some of their recent releases, still promises to keep players engaged with fresh gameplay elements.

Rivals enthusiasts are known for their love of the game's FPS mechanics and its diverse weaponry, and the Gunblade is set to become a fan favorite. This unique weapon combines the functionality of a rifle with a giant blade, offering players the chance to surprise their opponents by switching between ranged and melee combat. This versatility could be particularly effective on the newly introduced Bridge map. Set in Seoul and designed by creator @GreatGuyBoom, this map features a suspended, concrete environment that forces players into immediate close-quarters combat, with minimal cover provided by concrete walls and a bus.

Interestingly, the patch notes for Rivals Update 9 do not include any specific bug fixes, balance changes, or quality-of-life improvements. Nosniy Games has opted to focus solely on the addition of the Bridge map and the Gunblade. However, they did make minor adjustments to the skins of the Demon Shorty and Demon Uzi, and renamed several other items. The developers have assured fans that more comprehensive updates, including the much-anticipated Ranked feature, are on the horizon.

"We hear all of your feedback and want to reassure you all that every necessary & additional changes/improvements will be made in time for Ranked," the team stated, emphasizing their commitment to enhancing the game based on player input.

Since its launch last May, Rivals has consistently delivered regular updates, such as Update 7, which introduced the Energy Rifle, Energy Pistols, Crossbow, and more. For those eager to dive deeper into the FPS Roblox experience, you can click here to see our list of all active Rivals codes. Below, you'll find the complete patch notes for Rivals Update 9.

Rivals Update 9 Patch Notes

NEW MAP

The brand-new Bridge map is here! Enter this arena-style duel zone located in Seoul, Korea! Made by @GreatGuyBoom!

NEW SPECIAL CHALLENGES!

The Winter Spotlight has been removed and replaced with a brand new set of challenges! Complete a series of tasks on the new Bridge map to earn keys & the limited time Bungeoppang charm!

OTHER

The Demon Shorty & Demon Uzi skins have been slightly modified. The Hexxed Flare Gun skin, Hexxed Candle skin, and Hexxed wrap have been renamed to Vexed Flare Gun, Vexed Candle, & Vexed respectively.

A NOTE FROM THE DEVELOPERS

"Hey everyone! We hope you enjoy this brand new map as we celebrate our Korean community! Now that the holiday season is over, our next major content update will be the long-awaited Ranked update! We also want to quickly mention that we purposely chose not to include any bug fixes, balance changes, & other quality of life additions this update. We hear all of your feedback and want to reassure you all that every necessary & additional changes/improvements will be made in time for Ranked!"